King Dork by Frank Portman
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Book Reviews of King Dork
Book Review: Extremely disappointing
Summary: 1 Stars
After reading so many great reviews, I was also sucked into reading this novel. It has a lot of promise but it just didn't deliver. As was stated by so many reviewers, the references are very dated, and most teens will be bewildered and possibly bored. The repetition is aggravating as well, and the humor is occasionally off the mark. My biggest concern is about the attitude towards teenage girls, who are looked at as existing mainly to provide sexual favors to the protagonist with no reciprocation and practically no prompting. Not only is this demeaning to females, but for any teenage boys reading this, it adds to the already pervasive attitude that girls are only there for the boys' pleasure. As a children's and young adult librarian, I will steer any kids clear of this book, and instead recommend titles which treat both girls and boys with more respect. Incidentally, I have no problem with sex in YA literature and it definitely has a place, but it all comes down to how it is handled. This was pretty offensive.Book Review: Worst book I have ever read
Summary: 1 Stars
This is the worst book I have ever read. It is like reading an adult pretending to be a teen telling teens how much life sucks. We know. For some reason, these crappy angst books are so popular now. Perks of Being a Wallflower, which is just as bad, was recommended with this one. Honestly, pick up a decent book and don't waste your time. Tom hates Holden Caulfield? Why? Because Holden has something worth saying, rather than being a pretentious tool? I hate Tom and I hate this book.